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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.76, 547.84 and 337.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.76, 547.84 and 337.31 is: 505.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.76 : 547.84 = 337.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.76/547.84 = 337.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.76x = 547.84 × 337.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.76x = 184,791.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,791.91/365.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.23

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